Chapter 57: The Cult Leader

Classes continued as usual. After Professor Meng Ye became the team coach, the training enthusiasm of Zhou Naiyi and the others soared, because the principal was going to arrange a campus battle.

In this era, a school's mecha team is like the basketball or football varsity teams of the past, only even more prestigious. Tianjing Martial Arts, for instance, possesses a venue for five thousand people where holographic battlefield combat is conducted; it can be said to be an absolute stage for display. Time is running out for Zhou Naiyi's team, but fortunately, the strength of Wuzang and Ye Tong is beginning to show in team battles. The tacit understanding between team members definitely needs to be honed. Even Zuo Xiaotang has become diligent; there is no help for it, if one doesn't want to lose face, one must work hard. At this point, even if Zuo Xiaopang wanted to quit, it would be too late.

Li Hao, on the contrary, became free enough to accompany A Youyou to her opera class, while A Youyou accompanied Li Hao to his mecha classes.

Ever since he had Zhou Naiyi's team, Professor Meng Ye seemed to have suddenly opened up his Ren and Du meridians. He began to discard NUP mecha and instead adopted USE mecha that fit the personalities of Earthlings. There are actually considerable differences in thinking and physical fitness between different federations. Even with the same Genetic Adjustment, because the planets are different, the final reactions also have discrepancies. One can learn about opponents, but blindly imitating them clearly has no way out... Anyway, it is the second team, so there is no pressure if they lose.

"What I mean is not to tell everyone to use Armor Tiger, Armor Dragon, or even Armor Leopard; there is no need to dig up old antiques. But everyone, look at this player called Puppet. His operations, his consciousness, his judgment—he is using practical actions to tell us that USE mecha are not weak at all. Not only that, they pay more attention to human body structure and can maximize the exertion of human thinking."

Meng Ye tapped the blackboard. He liked analyzing battle cases, but using an internet celebrity was a first.

"Everyone, you might think he is an amateur, but I am telling you here, he must have undergone extremely rigorous military training, one hundred percent!" Meng Ye said.

"Professor, we are also undergoing rigorous training."

"This student, clearly you have a misunderstanding of 'rigorous'. Look at all his battles, the muscle habits are also what we have always required. It is not just physical muscle habits, but further, mecha muscle habits—that is to say, when making a move, instinctively making the best judgment. It is not biological instinct, it is combat instinct. Just take this recent match, Zishanshan—I still have an impression of this person, he was the fifteenth place in last year's light-type mecha singles tournament. His level is quite good; it can be seen that his level has declined after graduation. But look, when facing a fatal punch, he had a reaction. He judged Puppet's attack direction correctly and even made a reaction to turn back and face it. Most people's reaction when facing an attack is instinctive evasion, while he faced it, attempting to make a counterattack or defense. Although he didn't succeed in the end, his muscle memory was correct."

Everyone did not expect that the person Meng Ye was praising was the opponent. After the match, they all discussed that Mashu's level had dropped too fast, which was why he was reduced to a user of a concept mech, and once one gets used to a concept mech, one's level will drop rapidly; this is almost a curse.

"Professor, who exactly is Puppet? Could he be a big shot in the military, or someone from the USE ace troops?"

"I don't know about that, and it's not important. I said last time, everyone should find the characteristics and combat advantages of our USE mecha from this. This must be in line with our biological structure. Since someone can do it, why can't we?"

The existence of Puppet seemed to have found an argument for Meng Ye's consistent theory, and this person only used the backward Armor Series, which completely verified Meng Ye's idea. The USE mecha system is very good; it just needs to be exerted and adapted to a new combat style. Blindly following behind the Moon People, one will never be able to surpass them.

"Senior, Puppet is so amazing. Between you and him, who is more amazing?" A Youyou asked in a low voice.

"Of course it's me." In front of the girl he likes, Li Hao would absolutely not be cowardly. "He just hasn't met me, otherwise I'd hang him up and hammer him."

"Stop bragging." A Youyou laughed.

"Aiyouyou, what kind of boys do you like?" Li Hao asked. Of course, the answer he thought of himself was impossible.

"Someone with charm, a bit more mysterious is better, like Superman." A Youyou laughed.

Li Hao pondered for a moment, a smile appearing on his face. Isn't this talking about himself?

Just as he was halfway through laughing, his Skycom vibrated—a message.

Li Hao calmed down. A Youyou, who was beside him, suddenly felt as if the person next to her had disappeared.

Bleem Mission 129: Defend Earth's honor, lead Earth's style.

If any Bleem-whatever stood in front of Li Hao, he could crush this guy. What did it take him for? He was just a commoner, a military academy student. Isn't this a dream?

Lead? By having a big face?

Li Hao couldn't help but frown. In the past, Bleem's missions were very clear and direct; the recent missions were becoming increasingly strange and ethereal.

From the previous EMP scores and the restriction on the Armor Series to this one, it at least pointed to one goal: to suppress the Moon. This point also seemed to be manifested in previous missions, just like the Tianqi Youth Class mission, which was also aimed at the Moon.

"Senior, Senior, what's wrong with you..." A Youyou, who was on the side, tugged at Li Hao, and Li Hao woke up.

"Nothing, a creditor."

"Ah, did you owe money? I have some, I can lend it to you." A Youyou blurted out. Li Hao couldn't help but laugh, subconsciously pulling A Youyou's hand. "Thank you, it's not that kind of debt."

A Youyou blushed instantly and wanted to pull her hand back, but Li Hao was not a fool. Since he had already pulled it, he held A Youyou's hand tightly. A Youyou pulled twice but didn't use too much force. The two of them just held hands like that. Professor Meng Ye on the podium was still high-spirited and spitting while talking, but the minds of the two below had long since flown who knows where.

Class ended. For the first time, Li Hao lamented why time passed so quickly. A Youyou had a professional course later, and he couldn't get in.

"Senior, I'll give you a gift." A Youyou said before leaving. "Remember to check it."

Watching A Youyou leave happily, Li Hao laughed like a fool, his heart soaring. This meant A Youyou didn't dislike him, and she even gave him a gift—a good omen!

Of course, he wouldn't be like Ma Long, striking while the iron is hot and being overly aggressive. He felt that A Youyou had a good impression of him, but it hadn't reached that step yet. This was already very good... Holding that moment, he felt his brain buzzing, and his heart was about to jump out.

"Oh, how stupid, I should have prepared a gift too. Idiot, I have to go back and ask Ma Laoshi for advice."

Although the other three in the dormitory didn't have the same values as Ma Laoshi, on a technical level, Ma Laoshi was still crushing. From his own personal experience, Li Hao also knew that in this regard, Ma Long really left them several streets behind. It wasn't just experience; the gap in realm was very vast.

At noon, the four people from 4396 gathered in the cafeteria. Zuo Xiaotang looked a bit dejected.

"What's wrong, Zuo Xiaopang? Like a cooked crab, did you suffer a breakup?"

"Is he the type to suffer a breakup? The tickets for the Arths concert really can't be obtained. Even the scalpers don't have any to sell. The quantity is too small, and they were all booked internally by various connections. Even if someone is willing to let them go, it's an astronomical price. This kind of small-venue concert is too rare. It was originally in our Tianjing, damn it, people flew in from all over the Solar System. Why are these people so free!" Ma Long said helplessly.

"This isn't Ma Long's fault. Only the president of the USE Fan Association has one ticket. It's too few, sigh."

"Then why don't you just watch from the entrance?"

"The problem is there is no outside area. This time it's a private gathering. It is said that there are many big shots. Considering security and other aspects, large-scale gatherings are not allowed. Really, as long as Arths starts singing, setting up a holographic screen outside, gathering hundreds of thousands of people wouldn't be a problem."

The other three looked at each other, unable to understand. It sounds good, but Li Hao and Wuzang are not that type of person. Ma Long's star-chasing is the rational type; he must consider cost-effectiveness. Isn't it better to have money to pick up girls?

Everyone started eating. "Ma Laoshi, what kind of gift is more sincere to give to a girl?"

"Yo, yo, Hao Ge, there's progress? Did you confess?" Ma Long was excited.

"No, I think I should be more proactive. A Youyou said she wants to give me a gift, and I don't know what to give back."

"Wow, there's such a girl? Incredible. Her having a good impression of you is a sure thing. Then it depends on what gift she gives you. We have to be targeted; at least it shouldn't be cheaper than what she gave. Secondly, we must cater to her preferences." In this regard, Ma Laoshi's experience was exceptionally rich.

"I don't know yet, she said to let me pay attention to checking my mailbox." Li Hao nodded desperately. It didn't matter if he couldn't figure it out; what Ma Laoshi said was all correct.

"Oh, then it should be some greeting card or sharing something, which is normal. It seems everything is going smoothly. The next part is more important; it concerns success or failure!" Ma Laoshi drank his soup lightly and suddenly stopped.

"Lao San, don't act cool, hurry up and say it, stalling at the critical moment!"

"Look, at this time, girls are generally of two types: one is the active probing type, and the other is the passive waiting type. For example, if she suddenly asks you, 'Do you like me?', how do you answer?"

"I like you, what's the big deal!"

"Nonono, you can't. A girl's little thoughts are delicate. If you answer like that, there's basically no challenge, and your score in the girl's heart will drop. You have to say it like this, jump out of the question: 'Do you often ask others this question?' She will definitely say, 'No, I'm just asking you.' Then at this time, you ask back: 'Then do you like me?' This way, no matter how the other party answers, you are in an invincible position. Love is a war, it can be compared to an EMP. Team battles must involve pulling and dragging. As a brave Knight, you must grasp the initiative!" At this moment, Ma Long's face was shining. If you gave him a headband, he could even be a cult leader.